<p>Although not campaigning for her husband, the former first lady is beginning to promote her forthcoming book. But a recent campaign filing doesn't say who paid her almost a quarter million dollars to give a political speech in April.</p>
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Melania Trump speech payment mystery

Although not campaigning for her husband, the former first lady is beginning to promote her forthcoming book. But a recent campaign filing doesn't say who paid her almost a quarter million dollars to give a political speech in April.

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<p>Although not campaigning for her husband, the former first lady is beginning to promote her forthcoming book. But a recent campaign filing doesn't say who paid her almost a quarter million dollars to give a political speech in April.</p>
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